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leilurhhh

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A 6-year-old child who has chickenpox also
 
  has a fever of 102.9 F (39.4 C). The child's mother asks the nurse if she should use aspirin to reduce the fever. What is the best response by the nurse?
  a. It's best to wait to see if the fever gets worse.
  b. You can use the aspirin, but watch for worsening symptoms.
  c. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) should be used to reduce his fever, not aspirin.
  d. You can use aspirin, but be sure to follow the instructions on the bottle.

Question 2

A patient with gout has been treated with allopurinol (Zyloprim) for 2 months. The nurse will monitor laboratory results for which therapeutic effect?
 
  a. Decreased uric acid levels
  b. Decreased prothrombin time
  c. Decreased white blood cell count
  d. Increased hemoglobin and hematocrit levels


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moormoney

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


leilurhhh

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

diana chang

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:D TYSM

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